coal imports to surge to meet power demand

Coal imports may surge in 2022-23 after a year of slump

Power minister has asked the states to step up coal imports as a supply shortage threatens to disrupt power output in the coming months. Read more »
Hydrogen fuel cell cars

Hydrogen fuel cell cars make small gains amid EV surge

Hydrogen fuel cell cars have failed to notch up impressive sales figures because of the high price tag and the absence of refuelling infrastructure. Read more »
cheap green hydrogen technology

Green hydrogen: Prices to fall as cheap electrolysers set to hit market

Energy analysts tip green hydrogen to be the cheapest source of energy by 2030 as cheap electrolyser technologies are set to flood the market. Read more »
budget 2022 pharmaceuticals industry

Budget 2022 may encourage innovation in healthcare

Budget 2022 may contain a number of steps to encourage research and innovation in life sciences and healthcare. Read more »
climate change, clean energy technology transfer from the US

Budget 2022: Renewable energy sector seeks duty cuts, expanded PLI scheme

Apart from supporting India’s nascent renewable energy sector, Budget 2022 will seek to create a fiscal roadmap for achieving the country’s net zero commitment and emission targets. Read more »
FAME, electric vehicles in India

New rules take India to the cusp of electric vehicles revolution

The new rules allow individuals and operators to set up charging stations for electric vehicles without a licence. Read more »
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Budget 2022 may shift focus to asset management

Budget 2022 may increase funding for maintenance and prioritise it over construction for a specified period to preserve the assets already created. Read more »
budget 2022 pharmaceuticals industry

Atmanirbhar Bharat push can further pharmaceutical industry’s global advantage

India’s pharmaceutical industry is the third largest in the world by volumes, but most pharma inputs are imported from China, Germany and the US. Read more »
semiconductor industry in india

Semiconductor industry: India goes for broke to gain a toehold

India announces $10 billion incentives for semiconductor industry as the world reels under chip shortage. Read more »
India lacks electric vehicles charging infrastructure

Electric vehicles: Building charging station infrastructure a huge challenge

India’s electric vehicles transformation faces challenges such as high prices of electric vehicles, shortage of EV charging stations, and low battery production capacity. Read more »